ectopic

adj, noun — 4 senses

ectopic

adj

Etymology From ectopia + -ic.

1

Relating to ectopia.

2

Medicine, Sciences Being out of place; having an abnormal position.

Antonyms: entopic
Derived terms: ectopically, ectopicity, ectopic pregnancy, nonectopic

ectopic

noun

Etymology From ectopia + -ic.

1

Cardiology, Medicine, Sciences Colloquial Ectopic beat.

2

Medicine, Obstetrics, Sciences Colloquial An ectopic pregnancy.

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